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Rakuten

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Rakuten Reviews Summary

Rakuten has a rating of 3.1 stars from 2,125 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with Rakuten most frequently mention customer service, shop online and quick response. Rakuten ranks 4th among Cash Back sites.

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California
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Best service
April 29, 2019

Very good business model I love Ebates! I hope we can get more cash back on in store merchant that would be fantastic!

Date of experience: April 27, 2019
Minnesota
1 review
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Great service
April 29, 2019

Great service, customer service and good deals, very fast shipping, good experience, I will buy again, five stars

Date of experience: April 27, 2019
Canada
1 review
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Impressed with direction of company. I am hoping they develop a continued strong presence in the advertising and marketing efforts.

Date of experience: April 27, 2019
Nevada
1 review
1 helpful vote
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To Restrictive
April 27, 2019

I do a good amount of shopping on Amazon and didn't realize until after I placed an order that only certain big ticket items count. I don't do that and other online ordering I do is not part of your site, so service is of no use to me.

Date of experience: April 27, 2019
Texas
1 review
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Excellent assistance
April 29, 2019

So far color me impressed. I have had a great experience especially with built in browser support. The ability to shop my favorite sites and be notified of savings is great.

Date of experience: April 27, 2019
India
1 review
1 helpful vote
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This site is really clever, they lure the customer by high rewards and referral program and after you genuinely sign up and purchase, they close account saying that you have violated our terms. When I asked the reason behind that they mention that i have duplicate accounts and the same person is managing other accounts. Now they are not providing visible proof that can prove it. By such way anyone can judge and write in email that you have violated terms.Is it professional? Is it customer centric?

Example: They are so idiot that referring friends and family is provided then someone from my family (member) purchases after referred by me so definitely, his/her address could be same of mine, which they found violation as in their record address is found same.Are you people dumb?

By reading positive review you will find useful and signed up but later on you will have real test of this site. Just avoid!

Date of experience: April 26, 2019
New York
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Cash Back Rewards
April 29, 2019

Glad I joined Rakuten. You can keep track of your shopping trips and pending cash back. The cash back feels like a bonus award.

Date of experience: April 26, 2019
North Dakota
1 review
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Well done rakuten
April 27, 2019

They always do well if customer service is needed. The super points is a pretty good deal. I haven't used rakuten much before, but lately I've been shopping there more. If you factor in the super points, the prices aren't so bad.

Please note, this review applies to rakuten.com/shop, as the rakuten.com site now deals with rebates ("ebates") for other stores. Thank you.

Date of experience: April 25, 2019
New York
1 review
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An Enjoyable Experience!
April 27, 2019

I made a purchase using Rakeuten. I don't remember what I bought because it was 2 months ago, but I do remember using the website. It was enjoyable. I will do it again some day.

Date of experience: April 25, 2019
Mississippi
1 review
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I love the deals I was able to get with Rakuten! I totally recommend it, if you want great deals on great products from your favorite stores!

Date of experience: April 25, 2019
New Jersey
1 review
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Very seamless
April 27, 2019

I loved every part of my experience with rakuten. From the time I saw a deal on my phone, I signed up online and completed my purchase in no time at all. I loved how seamless everything is integrated to complete my purchase and would definitely keep shopping at Rakuten.

Date of experience: April 25, 2019
Texas
1 review
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I was pleased.
April 25, 2019

I was pleased on my experience shopping with rakuteen. I was not wowed by my experience but I was not disappointed.

Date of experience: April 24, 2019
Germany
1 review
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Wonderful
April 25, 2019

I received my first rebate check so quickly. I love shopping thru rakuten. Great service and great savings

Date of experience: April 24, 2019
India
1 review
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Excellent
April 25, 2019

It's good. I love Rakuten. Since our founding in 1997, Rakuten has helped shape the way people shop online, offering Cash Back, deals and shopping rewards on the world's largest selection of products and services. To date, our 12 million members in the U.S. have earned over $1 billion in Cash Back at their favorite stores.

Date of experience: April 24, 2019
Georgia
1 review
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Free cash for shopping
April 25, 2019

Love Rakuten. It's so easy so use. What's better than shopping like you normally do and then get a discount and a check back for using the service.

Date of experience: April 24, 2019
Germany
1 review
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Great Shopping Experience
April 25, 2019

I enjoy going shopping my favorite stores and getting cash back for doing so! Who doesn't Love Cash Back!

Date of experience: April 24, 2019
North Carolina
1 review
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Exellent
April 25, 2019

Anyone should be happy to receive money back. I'm always happy when I order something through Rakutin and receive money back even if it's only 30 cents.

Date of experience: April 24, 2019
Pennsylvania
1 review
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I don't really use it because I don't really shop at the stores on the list. It takes a long time to get even $5.00. And it expires with in a month of earning it... it's just weird... and kind of like having a second job.

Date of experience: April 24, 2019
Hawaii
1 review
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Skeptic turned to Cheerleader!
April 24, 2019

I got a great price on the 65 inch Samsung TV. I never heard of this website and was very skeptical that it was a scam. I got the TV, it was brand new in the box with a full warranty from Samsung, at a fantastic price! Great website recommends it highly. I got a great price on the 65 inch Samsung TV. I never heard of the site it was very skeptical that it was a scam. Got the TV, it was brand new in the box one for warranty from Samsung, at a fantastic price! Great website recommend highly.

Date of experience: April 24, 2019
Florida
2 reviews
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Pleasantly surprised
April 24, 2019

Thought I would have to jump through hoops, but it is quite easy. Even recieved my first check. I am using frequently. Just wish I knew where the machine that gives money for saying the name correctly was... lol

Date of experience: April 24, 2019

From the business

Rakuten is the new Ebates! Rakuten is the premier Cash Back shopping site that pays you. Join today and start earning Cash Back at your favorite stores. How does it work? We pay members Cash Back when they shop at over 2,500 stores, plus find them the best deals and coupons. With over 12 million members and $1 billion in Cash Back paid out, Rakuten is the easiest and most rewarding way to shop. Become a member today and start shopping smarter. Follow us for the latest sales, member-exclusive offers and more.


rakuten.com
Founded in 1997
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